NAACP, activists protest Va. strip club banner that depicts Obama as the Joker from BatmanSeptember 30th, 2009 Activists protest Va. strip club's Obama bannerRICHMOND, Va.
Thousands march to US Capitol to protest government spending, Obama's health care planSeptember 12th, 2009 Thousands march to US Capitol to protest spendingWASHINGTON — Tens of thousands of people marched to the U.S. Capitol on Saturday, carrying signs with slogans such as "Obamacare makes me sick" as they protested the president's health care plan and what they say is out-of-control spending.
Thousands pack downtown DC to protest government spending, gather for march to US CapitolSeptember 12th, 2009 Thousands pack downtown DC to protest spendingWASHINGTON — Thousands of people protesting what they call out-of-control government spending are marching to the U.S. Capitol in downtown Washington.
Obama welcomes release of American from Myanmar, says appreciates junta decisionAugust 17th, 2009 Obama welcomes release of US citizen from MyanmarWASHINGTON — The Obama administration said Monday it was pleased that Sen. Jim Webb had arranged the release of an American citizen from detention in military-run Myanmar.
Police arrest 26 AIDS activists in the Capitol for unlawful assembly, disorderly conductJuly 9th, 2009 Police arrest 26 AIDS activists at Capitol protestWASHINGTON — A group of AIDS activists was arrested Thursday for unlawfully demonstrating in the Capitol rotunda, a Capitol Police spokeswoman said. Sgt. Kimberly Schneider said 11 men and 15 women each face a charge of unlawful assembly, disorderly conduct and loud and boisterous behavior.
Torture devices dating from 16th century to be auctioned in NY to benefit anti-torture groupsMay 6th, 2009 Centuries-old torture devices to be auctioned offNEW YORK — A large variety of torture devices dating from the 16th century are being auctioned off to benefit anti-torture groups, including Amnesty International. The gruesome collection includes so-called shame masks to enforce silence, a 14-foot rack to stretch a victim's body, a tongue tearer to punish blasphemers and heretics, and an executioner's ax.
Calif. high school band girl beats off muggers with marching batonApril 30th, 2009 Girl beats off muggers with marching band batonQUARTZ HILL, Calif. — Don't mess with the marching band.
Don't mess with the marching band: Girl beats back would-be muggers with marching band batonApril 30th, 2009 Girl beats back muggers with marching band batonQUARTZ HILL, Calif. — Don't mess with the marching band.
Dozens of anti-torture activists arrested at rally at White House after marching from CapitolApril 30th, 2009 Anti-torture demonstrators arrested at White HouseWASHINGTON — U.S. Park Police have arrested about 60 anti-torture activists in front of the White House.
61 activists arrested at anti-torture rally outside the White HouseApril 30th, 2009 Anti-torture activists arrested at White HouseWASHINGTON — Dressed in an orange jumpsuit, Ken Crowley stood silently facing the White House. On Crowley's back, a black sign printed with the name of a Libyan man read, "Cleared for Release."
The Washington, D.C., resident, who was among 61 people arrested during an anti-torture demonstration Thursday, said he wanted to bring attention to the plight of detainees held in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Police arrest 91 protesters outside White House calling for better care for disabled peopleApril 27th, 2009 91 protesters arrested at White HouseWASHINGTON — U.S. Park Police say they have arrested 91 protesters in front of the White House, including some in wheelchairs who chained themselves to a fence.
Capitol briefly evacuated, White House temporarily locked down for errant airplaneApril 24th, 2009 Capitol briefly evacuated, White House locked downWASHINGTON — The White House was placed in temporary lockdown Friday and steps taken to evacuate the U.S. Capitol after a plane entered restricted airspace.
Spain moves to begin trial against Bush-era officialsMarch 30th, 2009 LONDON - Criminal proceedings have begun in Spain against six senior officials of the former US president George Bush's administration for the use of torture against detainees in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the Guardian reported. Human rights activists had brought the case against the Bush-era officials who are believed to have given the legal go-ahead for what termed as 'crimes against the international community'.
US will not torture, says ObamaJanuary 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama who ordered to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility within a year said Thursday that 'US will not torture', demonstrating a clean break from the Bush administration's war on terror policy. Speaking at the State Department following the announcement of special envoys to Middle East, and Afghanistan and Pakistan, Obama said: 'First, I can say without exception or equivocation that the United States will not torture.'
'Second, we will close the Guantanamo Bay detention camp and determine how to deal with those who have been held there.'
'We have no time to lose,' he said as he welcomed the newly confirmed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the special envoys to Middle East, and Afghanistan and Pakistan - former senator George Mitchell and Richard Holbrooke, a former UN ambassador, respectively.
Obamas arrives at White HouseJanuary 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama arrived at the White House Tuesday afternoon to add the finishing touch to a historic inauguration of the country's first African-American president. Amid thunderous cheers from enthusiastic supporters lining both sides of the Inaugural Parade route, Obama and his wife, First Lady Michelle, stepped out of the presidential limo twice on their way from the Capitol Hill to the White House, walking in the chilly wind, smiling and waving to greet the crowd.
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